Director of Operations
EXCLUSIVE TO VICKERSTOCK
Location:
Northern Ireland based
This position will be based across multiple NI manufacturing sites
On Offer:
1. An executive level base salary
2. Up to a 30% bonus
3. A healthy car allowance
4. Private Healthcare
5. Pension
Full time permanent position
Hours of work:
6. Monday to Thursday business hours, with an early finish on a Friday
7. Flexibility in start and finish
8. Some work from home available - subject to business needs
Note that sponsorship to work in the UK cannot be offered with this position
The Firm:
The company is a large home-grown established firm who design, manufacture and commission high value, large, bespoke heavy machinery for their international customers. They physically have a global presence around the world; and are a renowned and respected employer who have a strong focus on training and developing staff
The role of Director of Operations:
The Director of Opeations will be a key architect in shaping the future of operational excellence within the company. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional standards throughout all production facilities. With a relentless focus on efficiency and performance, the successful candidate will embed best-in-class practices that elevate output and deliver outstanding value to customers. Working closely with the board and other Directors, the successful strategic leader will ensure functions are aligned with strategic priorities, delivering measurable impact across cost, quality, delivery, and end-to-end efficiency. The individual will drive both strategic direction and day-to-day execution across three key essential areas:
9. Supply Chain
10. Assembly Operations
11. Quality Assurance
Essential Criteria for the role of Director of Operations:
12. A relevant 3rd level qualification OR demonstration of significant comparable experience
13. A minimum of 5 years' experience in a very senior leadership role specifically strategically over both supply chain and assembly operations - Experience in these two areas are key!
14. Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance methods and systems
15. Proven track record in the oversight of end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics and supplier performance
16. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
17. Commercially astute with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiencies
18. Ability to influence others and establish strong working relationships
19. Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
20. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into operational delivery
21. Clean current driving license
If interested, contact Hugh Nugent or Darren McVicker for a confidential conversation on 02890313720 - /